Total Crime Rate
49.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Henwoods Crescent area has the 15th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Rural Tunbridge Wells , and the 149th highest crime rate of 350 local areas in Tunbridge Wells .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Henwoods Crescent (TN2 4LJ) in the last 12 months was 49.0 per 1,000 residents and was 31.2% higher than the Rural Tunbridge Wells average (37.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 16.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -44.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -29.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Henwoods Crescent (TN2 4LJ), the main crime hotspot is near Highfield Close. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Rural Tunbridge Wells| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Belfield Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Hastings Road | — |
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